Asiago Panko Chicken Bites (Print Version)

Golden chicken bites with Asiago and panko coating, ready in 30 minutes.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Breading

04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 2/3 cup finely grated Asiago cheese
06 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Coating

08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 tablespoons milk

→ For Baking

10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Season chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
03 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
04 - In another shallow bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, grated Asiago cheese, Italian herbs, and garlic powder.
05 - Dip each chicken piece into egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in Asiago-panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
06 - Arrange coated chicken bites in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
07 - Drizzle or lightly spray chicken bites with olive oil or melted butter.
08 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and cooked through with internal temperature reaching 165°F.
09 - Serve hot as a snack, in salads, or wraps with preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're done in 30 minutes flat, which means you can go from craving to eating faster than you'd think possible.
  • That contrast between the crispy, cheesy coating and tender chicken inside is genuinely addictive—people won't stop reaching for more.
  • They work everywhere: toss them into a salad, stuff them in a wrap, dip them in sauce, or just eat them standing at the counter.
02 -
  • If your bites come out pale or soft, you didn't use enough oil—next time, don't be timid with that drizzle because it's genuinely the difference between crispy and disappointing.
  • Don't crowd the pan thinking it'll speed things up; it just steams the bottom and ruins the whole point of making them.
03 -
  • If you want extra crispiness, broil them for 1 to 2 minutes at the very end—just watch them carefully because they go from golden to burnt faster than you'd expect.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free panko and check your cheese label, and you've got something everyone at the table can enjoy without worry.
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